But that wasn’t the end of it.

The next morning, two more officers arrived from the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department.

They spoke to her gently and got to know her, even giving her a stuffed puppy. Womble said after the encounter, Scarlett was all smiles as she held one officer’s hand.

“These officers made a point to take time out and helped my sweet girl feel safe, cared for, and protected after hearing they were used as a scare tactic against her,” said Womble. “The world needs this…these men need to be recognized. They have made such a huge positive impact.”

The good news is that the story has an even happier ending.

After sharing the news, Womble returned with an update about her daughter’s bullies. Their parents found out about their children’s behavior and made them write an apology letter.
“I am so sorry,” said the letter. “I did not mean to hurt your feelings. You are not ugly and not stupid. I did not mean to make you cry. I will not be a bully to you again. I love you.”

Womble praised the parents for addressing their children’s behavior and making them accountable for their actions.

Bullying is unfortunately common in many schools, with school buses being a prime place for the behavior. As many as one out of every three students in the United States say that they’ve been bullied at school.